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==Value of screening== | ==Overview:Value of screening== | ||
In-spite of identifying patients at increased risk of VTE, there is no clear clinical value for screening, the following reason explains | In-spite of identifying patients at increased risk of VTE, there is no clear clinical value for screening, the following reason explains | ||
*The strongest risk factor for VTE recurrence is the prior VTE event itself. | *The strongest risk factor for VTE recurrence is the prior VTE event itself. | ||
*After discontinuation of warfarin in VTE patients, especially where the cause was unknown, there are still at high risk of recurrence. irrespective of the presence of inherited thrombophilia. | *After discontinuation of warfarin in VTE patients, especially where the cause was unknown, there are still at high risk of recurrence. irrespective of the presence of inherited thrombophilia. | ||
*Anticoagulant prophylaxis is rarely recommended in asymptomatic affected family members outside of high risk situations. | *Anticoagulant prophylaxis is rarely recommended in asymptomatic affected family members outside of high risk situations. | ||
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Overview:Value of screening
In-spite of identifying patients at increased risk of VTE, there is no clear clinical value for screening, the following reason explains
- The strongest risk factor for VTE recurrence is the prior VTE event itself.
- After discontinuation of warfarin in VTE patients, especially where the cause was unknown, there are still at high risk of recurrence. irrespective of the presence of inherited thrombophilia.
- Anticoagulant prophylaxis is rarely recommended in asymptomatic affected family members outside of high risk situations.